We can often be tempted to pretend that we are greater or better than we really are. Through his temptations in the desert Jesus showed us how to rely upon God rather than giving in to such fantasies.

THE COLLECT

Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness, and was tempted as we are, yet without sin: Give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit; and, as you know our weakness, so may we know your power to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

TODAY’S READINGS – Page 87/89

Old Testament Reading Genesis 2: 15-17, 3:1-7

The temptation to become like gods led to the fall of Adam and Eve.

New Testament Reading Romans 5: 12-19

We are rescued from our sin and made righteous by divine grace, brought to us by Jesus Christ as an abundant free gift.

Gospel St. Matthew 4: 1-11

Jesus resisted every temptation of Satan. Can we?

POST-COMMUNION PRAYER

Lord God, you have renewed us with the living bread from heaven;

by it you nourish our faith, increase our hope, and strengthen our love

Teach us always to hunger for him, who is the true and living bread,

and enable us to live by every word that proceeds from out of your mouth;

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

ADVANCE NOTICE – A date for your diary

The Annual Parochial meeting and the Annual Vestry Meeting for the Anglican Parish of Padstow will take place in the Church Rooms, Padstow

on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15th at 7.00 p.m.

This is your opportunity to come along and hear what St. Petroc’s and St. Saviour’s Churches have achieved in 2016 and what is planned for 2017 and beyond.

VACANCIES FOR PCC – A big thank you to Betty Tucker, Rosemary Howells and John Bealing from Padstow, also to Sue Thorpe from Trevone who this year retire from their 3 years of service on the PCC. This means that we have 3 vacancies for Padstow and 1 for Trevone. If anyone would like to fill these vacancies, you will find application forms on the churchwarden’s chest at the back of the church. Please note you must be on the church electoral roll to be a member of the PCC.

REVISION OF ST.ISSEY WITH ST. PETROC MINOR CHURCHES ELECTORAL ROLL

Sunday, March 5th – Sunday, March 19th, 2017

What do I have to do if I want to be on the Electoral Roll?

Ask for an “Electoral Roll application form”. Complete it and return to the Electoral Roll officer by Sunday, March 19th.

After the closing date the new Roll will be displayed on the church notice board at St. Issey with St Petroc Minor.

DON’T FORGET:-

You will not have the right to vote at the annual parochial meeting if you are not on the Electoral Roll. THE ELECTORAL ROLL OFFICER IS:-

Miss J Booth, 22 Treverbyn Road, Padstow. Tel: 01841 533397

The Annual Parochial Meeting and the Annual Vestry Meeting will take place in the Osborne Room, St Issey Church, on the 5th April at 7.30 p.m.

FLOWER ARRANGERS – St. Petroc Minor

We urgently need flower arrangers to go on the rota for altar flowers at St. Petroc Minor.

Please contact Elizabeth Roberts 01841 540890

HAPPY BIRTHDAY – To Celebrate Vera’s 99th Birthday there will be a Tea Party in the Osborne Room St Issey Church at 3:00pm on Friday 10th March.

Vera’s favourite charity is The Royal British Legion should you wish to make a contribution. Everyone welcome to make this a special day.

WATER AID FOR LENT – Your journey to help reach everyone with clean water starts here! With your support, this Lent will be life-changing.

Whether you are ditching the chocolate, going without the fizz or hiding the car keys, your Jars of Change journey will mean clean water for more girls like Hasina in Madagascar.

We all give up things for Lent, so how about taking up the “Jars of Change Journey” On display at the back of the church you will see a display raising awareness for WaterAid. Please help give the gift of clean water by either making a donation or by filling a jar of change. More information is available at the back of the church. There will be a bucket for your donations in Padstow and Trevone every Sunday until Easter Sunday. If you take up the “Jar of Change Journey” return your jar of change to either Sue Norfolk (Padstow) or Sue Hollingsworth (Trevone) on Easter Sunday.

PRIDEAUX PLACE GARDEN PARTY – August 5th 2017 – The date for the Garden Party this year is Saturday August 5th from 12 noon so there will be a planning Meeting on Saturday March 11th at 10.30 a.m. in the Church Rooms. All are welcome to attend so bring along your bright ideas! If you are not able to attend the meeting but are willing to help on the day please contact either Tim Bishop (533972 or Sue Norfolk (532902)